Friday, August 28, 2009

Avenue Montaigne | Out of the Box

The Fall pant from Avenue Montaigne. A true cigarette pant. This full length style has more structure than a legging, with a thicker fabric and zipper closure at the front.

In black and charcoal. $186







































Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tuesday Discounts at Tula

We have a little reward for those of you who follow our blog (anyone out there? If so, leave us a comment!). Each and every Tuesday Tula will offer 20% off all full priced merchandise in the store. We're choosing to spread the word via this blog so you are the first to know! Just mention this post when you're in and you'll get the deal. If you're an online shopper, simply call us at 773-549-2876.

Happy Tuesday!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Majestic | Out of the Box

We know the market is saturated with tee shirt lines. We know a lot of them are great. So we'd like to single out a favorite: Majestic. Made in Paris, their basics are fluid, softer than soft, and feature interesting seams and finishes without any fuss.







































navy long sleeve $112







































light gray 3/4 sleeve $98







































dark gray long sleeve $98




















doleman sleeve turtleneck dress $176

Saundra Messinger | Out of the Box

We've welcomed an old friend back to our jewelry case. Saundra Messinger's matte silver designs have a distinct look of imperfection - a purposeful element inspired by the artist's affinity for found glass on the shores of the Mississippi and Hudson rivers.

Alas, we have never found a shimmering stack of rings (set with diamonds) awash on the shores of Lake Michigan so we're pleased to showcase her creations!




















3 diamonds on 16" chain $198




















4 diamonds on 16" chain $226 (this pendant is 4-sided, with a diamond on each side)




















single diamond pendant on 16" chain $276




















1 diamond pendant on 18" chain $279




















links on 16" chain $299




















1 diamond square on 30" chain $348




















link earrings $226















diamond o earrings $189















cube with diamond studs $168




















top: open band 3 diamond ring $198
bottom: 5 diamond band ring $286




















5 diamond link ring $266




















5 diamond o ring $289




















top: 3 diamond stacking ring $298
middle: 1 diamond square stacking ring $136
bottom: 1 diamond round stacking ring $136

Sue by Sue-Elen | Highlight

Behold: the perfect Fall blazer.

It's what the French call 'perfecto', and the designers ought to know it well. French sister and brother duo, Helene and Christophe, operate their label in the midst of highly fashionable cities: Paris, London, Brussels, and Antwerp. This jacket is a centerpiece of their collection.

Wear it to work with slacks, out at night with a dress, or during the day with jeans and a tee or henley. It comes in solid black and a subtle wool plaid. $470.


























































Farhi by Nicole Farhi | Out of the Box

If put to the challenge, we could summarize Nicole Farhi's look in just a few words: relaxed, luxurious, and light-hearted. The British-based designer puts her Turkish heritage, strong French roots, and decade of experience in the industry to good use in building her eponymous label. We've just brought on her diffusion line and here's a peek at the first arrivals...

silk dress $278
merino sweater $248
wool pant $168







































Me & Kashmeire | Out of the Box

I know I've written about them before, but the careful creation of these scarves bears repeating...

Me & Kashmiere is a Kashmiere, India-based collective that produces wraps and scarves, beginning with textiles from India--all painted or dyed by hand. Each scarf is hand-woven using a variety of techniques. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Ombre scarves $158
Printed scarves $138